Unlike sinus tachycardia, reentry supraventricular tachycardia in infants is characterized by:
A) a presence of P waves.
B) an unvarying pulse rate.
C) a history of fever or dehydration.
D) a pulse rate greater than 180 beats/min.
Answer: B) an unvarying pulse rate.
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